""Notes of a Clerical Furlough, Spent Chiefly in the Holy Land"" is a travelogue written by Robert Buchanan, a Scottish poet and novelist, in 1859. The book chronicles Buchanan's journey to the Holy Land during a period of leave from his clerical duties. He provides a detailed account of his travels through Egypt, Palestine, and Syria, including his experiences in Jerusalem, Bethlehem, and Nazareth. Buchanan's writing style is descriptive and evocative,...